Add 8/70 and 6/4
1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 2/4
8/70 + 6/4 is 113/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 210/140 = 16 + 210/140 = 226/140 - 226/140 simplified gives 113/70
- So, 8/70 + 6/4 = 113/70
In mixed form: 143/70
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